Kneeling Praying Figure

ca. 7th–8th century

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Object Label

These stucco carvings from Nakon Pratom show the naturalism achieved in early Thai Buddhist temple decoration.

Caption

Kneeling Praying Figure, ca. 7th–8th century. Stucco, 10 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 4 in. (26.7 x 13.3 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.227.162. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Kneeling Praying Figure

Date

ca. 7th–8th century

Period

Dvaravati Period

Geography

Place made: Thailand

Medium

Stucco

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 4 in. (26.7 x 13.3 x 10.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.

Accession Number

86.227.162

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